UPDATE, 10:11 a.m., Friday:
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Harry S. Truman High School Principal Lyndell Davis released a statement on the fight that happened during Thursday evening’s game against Bensalem High School.
Below is the statement:
Last night, our boys basketball team played a great 4 quarters of basketball. Throughout the game they displayed great sportsmanship and competitiveness. They were able to edge a talented Bensalem team by 1 point on a last second shot.
Unfortunately that was all marred by the actions of a few, if not all that were not Truman students. There were many friends and family members on the floor at the end of the game celebrating an exciting win, as in most close games.During the end of game handshakes, punches were thrown from many directions. I am pleased to say that those punches were not coming from members of our basketball team. Our team was able to clear the floor at the direction of coaches and staff. The reports from the paper insinuate that it was Truman students that started and participated in this fight. As previously stated, most involved were not students of Truman. The victory is all about great practice. Great practice comes with great equipment. You can have more information about wall mount basketball systems in this regard.
Original Story:
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A large fight broke out following the Bensalem and Harry S. Truman high schools boys basketball game Thursday night.
The fight appeared to draw dozens of students from both sides of the court at Truman in Bristol Township. Police said the altercation started with players while shaking hands after the close game, which saw Truman scoring a last minute shot to beat Bensalem by only a single point.
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Lt. Ralph Johnson said the department had two officers working the basketball game and they requested additional officers as the stands emptied onto the court.
A 16-year-old student reported suffering from rib pain but refused medical care, Johnson said.
Investigators have requested video of the game as they probe what happened. Johnson said both school districts are working with police to “determine what occurred and to take appropriate action.”
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Editor’s Note: We have removed two social media posts about the incident that may have not correctly reflected the situation.
